Traditional strings × future sound
Pipa solo, pipa–piano duo, chamber setups, and classical repertoire.
Elegant and expressive, suitable for concert halls, cultural events, and universities.
Cross-cultural collaborations blending pipa with guitar, band, improvisation, and world music.
Modern, versatile, and perfect for festivals and multicultural programs.
Pipa × electronic music, controllerism, DAW-based live performance, ambient sets, and EDM shows.
A high-energy fusion of ancient strings and modern pulse.
Lecture-performances, school demonstrations, instrument introduction, and cultural workshops.
Engaging and suitable for schools, libraries, and museums.
The pipa is a 2,000-year-old Chinese lute known for its expressive power:
from whisper-soft storytelling(the lyrical style) to explosive percussive attack ( the fierce martial style).
Its 4 strings and 30 frets allow techniques found in no other instrument:
rapid finger rolls, bending tones, harmonics, and dramatic strumming patterns.
✨ Performed at major venues including Boston Symphony Hall, John Hancock Hall, and China Institute (NYC)
✨ Featured on China Central Television
✨ Hosts annual pipa concerts across Massachusetts, USA
✨ Cross-cultural performances in Spain, Israel, Germany, China, and the U.S.
✨ Collaborations with Berklee musicians and international artists
Concerts • Festivals • Cultural events • Corporate shows • Weddings • Hybrid electronic sets
✨ Email: minqi@minqimusic.com